Sometimes we will be tempted to take shortcuts to our destinations in life. David faced this temptation numerous times before he finally assumed the throne of Israel. Samuel had anointed David and prophesied that he would be the next king of Israel. Still, while David waited on God's timing, he watched in frustration as a crazed King Saul brought the kingdom into jeopardy. Saul pursued David to murder him, forcing David to flee for his life. All the while, David, frustrated as he was, chose time and again to wait upon the Lord.
"Then Abishai said to David, "God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not have to strike him a second time!" 1 Samuel 26:8.
An incredible opportunity had presented itself to David. David found Saul in a vulnerable position, sleeping with his army. Abishai, one of David's men, offered to kill Saul. It seemed to make perfect sense. Saul had tried on numerous occasions to kill David. God had said that He intended for David to be king. By taking matters into his own hands, David could bring an end to his exile and assume the throne as God's anointed servant. However, look what happens:
"But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord's anointed and be guiltless? As surely as the Lord lives," he said, "the Lord Himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. But the Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord's anointed." 1 Samuel 26:9-11
David refused to compromise his integrity in order to become king, even though he wanted the position and it was rightfully his. Accomplishing God's will in any manner other than the way God had prescribed was unthinkable.
As for us, we may find ourselves in similar situations. Well-meaning friends may advise us to hasten God's will for us instead of waiting upon Him. We may be sorely tempted to take control of our situation, assuming that the end will justify the means. These are the times when we must trust God's perfect timing. God may plan for us to attain a certain position or take a new direction, but the timing may not be right. Only in God's timing will we advance to the place He has waiting for us, and nothing we will do can get us there any faster. We need to watch over our hearts. We cannot allow others to persuade us to compromise our integrity as we follow God's will, for if we do, we will not reap the benefit, only the sorrow.
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
"Then Abishai said to David, "God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not have to strike him a second time!" 1 Samuel 26:8.
An incredible opportunity had presented itself to David. David found Saul in a vulnerable position, sleeping with his army. Abishai, one of David's men, offered to kill Saul. It seemed to make perfect sense. Saul had tried on numerous occasions to kill David. God had said that He intended for David to be king. By taking matters into his own hands, David could bring an end to his exile and assume the throne as God's anointed servant. However, look what happens:
"But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord's anointed and be guiltless? As surely as the Lord lives," he said, "the Lord Himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. But the Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord's anointed." 1 Samuel 26:9-11
David refused to compromise his integrity in order to become king, even though he wanted the position and it was rightfully his. Accomplishing God's will in any manner other than the way God had prescribed was unthinkable.
As for us, we may find ourselves in similar situations. Well-meaning friends may advise us to hasten God's will for us instead of waiting upon Him. We may be sorely tempted to take control of our situation, assuming that the end will justify the means. These are the times when we must trust God's perfect timing. God may plan for us to attain a certain position or take a new direction, but the timing may not be right. Only in God's timing will we advance to the place He has waiting for us, and nothing we will do can get us there any faster. We need to watch over our hearts. We cannot allow others to persuade us to compromise our integrity as we follow God's will, for if we do, we will not reap the benefit, only the sorrow.
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
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